Full-Time

Building Engineer-Group 2

The School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia

10,001+ employees

Public school district delivering education citywide

No salary listed

Philadelphia, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Requirements
  • Possession of a Class A Stationary Engineer's license.
Responsibilities
  • Supervises custodial personnel engaged in cleaning the building and caring for the grounds as well as those responsible for the operation and maintenance of the heating, ventilating, plumbing, drainage, and other mechanical and electrical mechanisms in the boiler room and elsewhere in the building.
  • Cooperates with Principal, teachers and staff in meeting their needs to provide quality education to students and the community.
  • Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and neatness in building, grounds and sidewalks, maintains lawns and shrubbery in a neat and attractive manner and keeps grounds clear and free of ice and snow in winter; protects the school against vandalism, fire, storm damage and other hazards.
  • Keeps records of repairs, needs, requisitions, records when appropriate, and forwards all records to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services in charge of the school area.
  • Supervises a regular preventative maintenance program, cooperates with maintenance crews from the warehouse as they work in the school plant; submits work orders for repairs to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services, or when authorized by the Regional Manager directly to the Maintenance Division at the warehouse.
  • Receives, stores and places all supply, furniture, equipment in proper location: when received, except for cafeteria supplies; sets up, dismantles or moves furniture and portable instructional equipment and supplies requested by Principal and staff; makes minor repairs on doors, bookcases, etc. as requested by the Principal or staff.
  • Maintains records in a boiler room log; orders coal, oil or other fuel in accordance with the Building Division rules and regulations.
  • Certifies for payment all purchase orders for custodial supplies, equipment, ash removal, exterminating services, etc.
  • Reports by telephone to the Facilities Division, damaged or stolen school property; in the event of absence of illness of self or other personnel informs the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services.
  • Performs work in the boiler room when personnel may be absent or incapacitated.
Desired Qualifications
  • None, since after filtering the text for non-trivial items, the job posting does not list any “desirable” or “preferred” qualifications.
The School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Northeast growth prompts new comprehensive high school program.
  • Pre-K expands from 75 to 91 locations under Master Plan.
  • Propel Academy opens LEED and Well certified for 1,660 students.

What critics are saying

  • Declining enrollment cuts per-pupil funding, forces closures in 12-24 months.
  • Charter schools siphon $1B funding, drop SDP share to 65%.
  • P3 debt from Gilbane deal triggers $100M repayments, credit downgrade in 24-36 months.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Gilbane P3 model delivers Northeast Propel Academy ahead of schedule.
  • Facilities Master Plan proposes $2.8B to modernize 159 schools.
  • Office of Strategic Partnerships secures no-cost corporate programs.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

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